Profile

Contact Details

Phone: +64 3 479 5426
Email: daniela.aldabe@otago.ac.nz

University Links

Position

Lecturer

Qualifications

Phty BSc(Hons) PGCertCT (Exercise Physiology) MA (Clinical Biomechanics) PhD

Research summary

Lower uninary tract symptoms, pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain

Teaching

My main focus when teaching is to ensure there is an effective communication and meaningful connection between the students and I. I understand effective communication and meaningful connection as the development of trust, acceptance and a deep desire to share knowledge and experiences. I embrace cultural and social diversity in my teachings spaces and support the discussions and actions around that by the students.

Undergraduate: neurorehabilitation, pelvic health and motor learning
uMove sessions: Community physiotherapy for people with long-term conditions supervision
Postgraduate: neurorehabilitation
Thesis supervision: Honours, masters' and PhD

Memberships

ICS
Neuro special group PNZ
Pelvic health special group PNZ

Research

I am a clinical researcher interested in improving health outcomes for the maternal, ageing and neurological population. Particularly, I am interested in supporting evidence for managing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP).

Additional details

Daniela is seeking motivated PhD and masters' students who have an interest in one of the following topics:

Impact of LUTS on activity and participation, LUTS management and health delivery (ageing and neurological population) or
Pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain and falls (focus on health delivery, management and foundational research)

Please consult the University of Otago scholarships webpage to check eligibility for international and domestic student scholarships.

Publications

Aldabe, D., Sullivan, A., Kruger Romio, F., Vargas Mineiro, L., & Stigger, F. (2023). The impact of desire-to-void on dual-task walking performance in aging women. Continence, 7(Suppl. 1), 100900. doi: 10.1016/j.cont.2023.100990 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Downes, T., Martin, R. A., Hay-Smith, E. J. C., & Aldabe, D. (2023). Urinary incontinence assessment and management after stroke: An exploratory qualitative study of physiotherapists' perceptions of their practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 51(1), 14-23. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/51.1.03 Journal - Research Article

Qureshi, A., Swain, N., Aldabe, D., & Hale, L. (2023). Exploring challenges affecting resilience in carers of stroke survivors: A qualitative descriptive study. Disability & Rehabilitation, 45(22), 3696-3704. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2135774 Journal - Research Article

Qureshi, A., Hargest, C., Swain, N., Aldabe, D., & Hale, L. (2023). Psychosocial interventions for building resilience of informal carers of people living with stroke: A systematic review. Disability & Rehabilitation, 45(9), 1419-1432. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2063419 Journal - Research Other

Qureshi, A., Hale, L., Swain, N., & Aldabe, D. (2022). Strengths based resilience intervention for informal carers of stroke survivors. In J. L. Savage & S. Bodkin-Allen (Eds.), Proceedings of the New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITP) Research Symposium. (pp. 96). Invercargill, New Zealand: Southern Institute of Technology / Te Pūkenga. [Abstract] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2023

Journal - Research Article

Journal - Research Other

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2022

Journal - Research Article

Aldabe, D., Lawrenson, P., Sullivan, S. J., Hyland, G., Bussey, M., Hammer, N., Bryant, K., & Woodley, S. (2022). Management of women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: An international Delphi study. Physiotherapy, 115, 66-84. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2021.09.002

Journal - Research Other

Goossens, N., Massé-Alarie, H., Aldabe, D., Verbrugghe, J., & Janssens, L. (2022). Changes in static balance during pregnancy and postpartum: A systematic review. Gait & Posture, 96, 160-172. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.05.033

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Aldabe, D., Sullivan, A., & Stigger, F. (2022). The impact of desire-to-void and urinary incontinence on dual-task performance during gait on older women. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3, Suppl.), (pp. S15). doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.07

Aldabe, D., Downes, T., Martin, R., & Hay-Smith, J. (2022). Urinary incontinence management after stoke: An exploratory qualitative study of physiotherapy practices in Aotearoa. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3, Suppl.), (pp. S14-S15). doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.07

Aldabe, D., Lawrenson, P., Sullivan, S. J., Hyland, G., Bussey, M. D., Hammer, N., Bryant, K., & Woodley, S. (2022). Management of women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: An international Delphi study. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3, Suppl.), (pp. S2). doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.07

2021

Journal - Research Article

Biazus-Sehn, L. F., Baptista, R. R., Mestriner, R. G., Loss, B. P., Aldabe, D., & de Souza Stigger, F. (2021). Influence of different dual-task conditions during straight or curved walking on gait performance of physically active older women with cognitive decline. Journal of Aging & Physical Activity, 30(3), 411-420. doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0099

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Qureshi, A., Swain, N., Aldabe, D., & Hale, L. (2021). An exploration of resilience and wellbeing in stroke survivor carers: A qualitative study. Proceedings of the University of Otago Student Research Symposium: Te Wānaka Rakahau: Ākoka. (pp. 50). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Qureshi, A., Swain, N., Aldabe, D., & Hale, L. (2021, October). Strengths-based resilience intervention for informal carers of stroke survivors. Verbal presentation at the Hope Foundation for Research on Ageing Meeting, [Online].

2020

Journal - Research Article

Doyle, E., Brettkelly, J., Buhler, R., Lovett, T., O'Neill, L., & Aldabe, D. (2020). Reliability and validity of outcome measures used for urinary incontinence in patients with stroke: A narrative review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25(5-6), 305-315. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1832709

Aldabe, D., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2020). A multivariate model for predicting PPGP considering postural adjustment parameters. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 48, 102153. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102153

Bussey, M. D., Aldabe, D., Shemmell, J., & Jowett, T. (2020). Anticipatory postural control differs between low back pain and pelvic girdle pain patients in the absence of visual feedback. Human Movement Science, 69, 102529. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2019.102529

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Aldabe, D., Flack, N. A. M. S., Hammer, N., & Woodley, S. J. (2020). Anatomical, biomechanical, and functional review of the sacrotuberous ligament. Clinical Anatomy, 33(2), (pp. E56). doi: 10.1002/ca.23426

2019

Journal - Research Article

Harcombe, H., Aldabe, D., Davie, G., Wyeth, E., & Derrett, S. (2019). Concordance between sentinel and subsequent injuries: A prospective study of injured New Zealanders. Injury, 50, 301-307. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.10.013

Journal - Research Other

Bussey, M. D., Aldabe, D., Ribeiro, D. C., Madil, S., Woodley, S., & Hammer, N. (2019). Is pelvic floor dysfunction associated with development of transient low back pain during prolonged standing? A protocol. Clinical Medicine Insights: Women's Health, 12. doi: 10.1177/1179562X19849603

Bussey, M., Aldabe, D., & Jones, L. M. (2019). Reorganization of postural stability after tram flap breast reconstruction surgery: A longitudinal case report. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, 43(3), 136-143. doi: 10.1097/jwh.0000000000000134

Aldabe, D., Hammer, N., Flack, N. A. M. S., & Woodley, S. (2019). A systematic review of the morphology and function of the sacrotuberous ligament. Clinical Anatomy, 32(3), 396-407. doi: 10.1002/ca.23328

2018

Journal - Research Article

Bussey, M. D., de Castro, M. P., Aldabe, D., & Shemmell, J. (2018). Sex differences in anticipatory postural adjustments during rapid single leg lift. Human Movement Science, 57, 417-425. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2017.10.003

Bussey, M. D., Aldabe, D., Adhia, D., & Mani, R. (2018). Reliability of surface electromyography activity of gluteal and hamstring muscles during sub-maximal and maximal voluntary isometric contractions. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 34, 103-107. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.09.004

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Smith-Han, K., Aldabe, D., & Devan, H. (2018). How can we introduce Personally Arranged Learning Sessions (PeArLs) to a novice audience? Proceedings of the Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC) Symposium: Celebrating Higher Education. (pp. 12). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/hedc

Harcombe, H., Aldabe, D., Davie, G., Wyeth, E., Samaranayaka, A., & Derrett, S. (2018). Subsequent injuries in the 24-months following an Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) entitlement claim injury among a general injury cohort. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 61). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

Aldabe, D., Woodley, S., Hammer, N., & Bussey, M. (2018). Can differences in active straight leg raise muscle activation predict pelvic girdle pain? A comparison between pregnant and non-pregnant women. Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 40). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference

2017

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Harcombe, H., Aldabe, D., Davie, G., Wyeth, E., Samaranayaka, A., & Derrett, S. (2017). Complexities of subsequent injury among a New Zealand cohort. Proceedings of the Australasian Epidemiological Association (AEA) 30th Anniversary Meeting. Retrieved from https://aea.asn.au

Harcombe, H., Aldabe, D., Davie, G., Wyeth, E., Samaranayaka, A., & Derrett, S. (2017). Subsequent injuries in the 24-months following an Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) entitlement claim injury among a general injury cohort. Proceedings of the New Zealand Rehabilitation Conference: Making an Impact: Putting Knowledge to Work in Rehabilitation. Retrieved from http://www.nzrehabconference2017.co.nz/

2016

Journal - Research Article

Aldabe, D., Castro, M. P., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2016). Concurrent validity and reliability of using ground reaction force and center of pressure parameters in the determination of leg movement initiation during single leg lift. Gait & Posture, 49, 346-352. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.07.181

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Aldabe, D., & Mandic, S. (2016, July). How heavy are school bags of Dunedin's secondary school students? Verbal presentation at the Built Environment and Active Transport to School (BEATS) Study Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Mandic, S., on behalf of the BEATS Research Team, including Moore, A., Williams, J., Hopkins, D., Spence, J. C., … Ergler, C., Rodda, J., … Aldabe, D. (2016). Built Environment and Active Transportation to School: BEATS Study: 3-year report (2013-2016). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 23p.

Awarded Doctoral Degree

Aldabe, D. (2016). The impact of pregnancy on postural control variables and their predictive value for pelvic girdle pain (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/6671

2015

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Bussey, M., Milosavljevic, S., & Aldabe, D. (2015). Increased postural stability in posterior pelvic girdle pain. Physiotherapy, 101(Suppl. 1), (pp. e191-e192). doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.352

2014

Journal - Research Article

de Castro, M. P., Ribeiro, D. C., de C. Forte, F., de Toledo, J. M., Aldabe, D., & Loss, J. F. (2014). Shoulder kinematics is not influenced by external load during elevation in the scapular plane. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 30, 66-74. doi: 10.1123/jab.2012-0083

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Aldabe, D., Castro, M. P., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2014). Reliability of anticipatory postural adjustment parameters in pregnant women and controls. New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(2), (pp. 87). [Abstract]

2013

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Aldabe, D. (2013, April). Is pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain associated with altered kinematic, kinetic and motor control of the pelvis? Verbal presentation at the PhysioForward Scientific Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2012

Journal - Research Article

Aldabe, D., Ribeiro, D. C., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2012). Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain and its relationship with relaxin levels during pregnancy: A systematic review. European Spine Journal, 21(9), 1769-1776. doi: 10.1007/s00586-012-2162-x

Aldabe, D., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2012). Is pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain associated with altered kinematic, kinetic and motor control of the pelvis? A systematic review. European Spine Journal, 21(9), 1777-1787. doi: 10.1007/s00586-012-2401-1

Ribeiro, D. C., Aldabe, D., Abbott, J. H., Sole, G., & Milosavljevic, S. (2012). Dose—response relationship between work-related cumulative postural exposure and low back pain: A systematic review. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 56(6), 684-696. doi: 10.1093/annhyg/mes003

Adhia, D. B., Bussey, M. D., Mani, R., Jayakaran, P., Aldabe, D., & Milosavljevic, S. (2012). Inter-tester reliability of non-invasive technique for measurement of innominate motion. Manual Therapy, 17(1), 71-76. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.09.005

2010

Performance

Renner, S. (choreographer, performer & costumes), & Aldabe, D. (performer) (2010, 8-9 October). Pastiche, presented by the University of Otago Dance Studies Community Dancers, in Communitas, Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Aldabe, D. (performer), & Renner, S. (performer) (2010, 8-9 October). Hunger, choreographed by Shona Dunlop MacTavish and presented by the University of Otago Dance Studies Community Dancers, in Communitas, Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Renner, S. (choreographer, performer & costumes), & Aldabe, D. (performer) (2010, 8-9 October). As Is Proper, presented by the University of Otago Dance Studies Community Dancers, in Communitas, Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.